1. Via Ferrata-Camp

More Safety on the Rock Face

The initiative SAAC (Snow & Alpine Awareness Camps) has been guiding climbing fans for many years on the way from the climbing wall to the rockface. In summer 2017, SAAC highlights the dangers of via ferrata climbing for the first time in separate camps.

The qualified mountain guides show beginners and advanced via ferrata climbers where the biggest errors can occur; how to avoid accidents and where particular attention is required on a via ferrata. The key premise of the SAAC is to share knowledge and raise awareness of Alpine dangers.

On each day, techniques and procedures will be practised in four groups at various levels. The conditions of participation in a via ferrata camp are sufficient physical fitness as well as surefootedness and a head for heights. In the theory sessions on the first afternoon, the mountain guides explain what is important in the preparation and what to consider in terms of equipment.

On the following practical day, topics include partner check, via ferrata equipment and safety aspects of the on-site via ferrata inspection. Participation in the camp is free of charge.

Bad weather alternative : climbing hall "Felsenfest"
Climbing hall cost: EUR 12,- entry (youngsters, year of birth up to 2000: EUR 9,50) in the climbing hall in bad weather. The cost of entry to the climbing hall is payable on booking and will be refunded locally if the climbing hall is not used.

Participation requirements of the SAAC Via Ferrata-Camp: physical fitness, surefootedness and a head for heights